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May 27, 2026Open Access

The Role of Cybersecurity Education in Nigeria’s Healthcare Sector

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EOEmmanuel O. OisakedeCOChristian Idenobe Odion

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates cybersecurity education's impact on patient safety in Nigeria's healthcare, suggesting enhanced workforce skills are crucial.

Key Points

  • This letter examines the importance of cybersecurity education in mitigating risks in Nigeria's healthcare sector.
  • Developed a role-based cybersecurity education package for medical students and clinicians.
  • Outlined key components: governance, core technical controls, training on phishing, incident response, and compliance with data protection.
  • Proposed embedding competencies in curricula and professional development with drills.
  • Highlights vulnerabilities in healthcare systems due to inadequate human and workflow training.
  • Suggests that well-prepared staff can effectively respond to cyber threats, thus improving patient safety.
  • Emphasizes that cybersecurity resilience should be integral to clinical quality standards.

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Oisakede et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a168b770c924ddd1bd5a444https://doi.org/10.71480/nmj.v67i2.969
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